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August 24, 2012

Chocolate Covered Crispy Poppers

This recipe came out of nowhere. It surprised me. After making the Cake Batter Rice Krispies Treats, I guess I felt that I needed to immediately use up the rest of the cereal and then, of course, incorporate some chocolate. So, I came up with this snack. A-hem, let me rephrase that. I came up with this highlyaddictive snack. They’re much like these, except with dark chocolate.

Not only did I use up my leftover Rice Krispies cereal, but I ended up buying some more so that I could make even more of these poppers. Really, I think I need an anonymous support group now. You know that saying “Once you pop, you can’t stop?” That’s entirely true here.

These are perfect for movie night, or to have hanging out in a bowl when some friends are over. Or, you can do what I do and just keep them in your fridge, popping one in your mouth every few hours when you have that crispy chocolate craving. But, watch out, your kids will love them, too!

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Chocolate Covered Crispy Poppers

A snack that may seem to be tedious to make, but is surprisingly easy. Either way, your tummy will thank you!

Cook Time20minutes

Total Time2hours20minutes

Servings18servings

Ingredients

2Tablespoonsunsalted butter

2cupsminiature marshmallows

3cupscrispies cereal, such as Rice Krispies

8ozsemisweet chocolate bar, chopped

1 1/2cupsbittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.

In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and frequently stir over the heat while they melt. Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the cereal until coated.

Working quickly, shape the sticky crispy mixture into small bite sized pieces and layer on the lined baking sheet. (Spray your hands with cooking spray to keep the crispies from sticking while shaping.) Set aside and prepare the chocolate.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water over low heat. Remove from the heat when completely melted. Using a toothpick, dip the crispy bites, one at a time, into the chocolate and turn to coat. Scrape against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate, then return the chocolate covered crispies to the lined pan.

Once all crispy poppers are dipped in the chocolate, let set a few hours until chocolate hardens. If the chocolate does not harden, place the poppers in the fridge. It's so humid here in Mississippi, so I store them in the fridge.

Enjoy as a snack with your friends during your favorite movie.

Recipe Notes

If you are more of a milk chocolate lover, rather than a dark chocolate fan, then substitute whatever chocolate you like.